On
Tuesday March 12th the County is providing public information sessions
to inform you about changes to our waste pick-up services. Our local session
will occur at the Brian Orser arena in Penetanguishene. The County will be sponsoring free public
skating during the 2:00 to 4:00 pm open house session. An evening session (same
location) will occur from 6:00 to 9:00 pm that day.

Thursday March 14th at 7:00 pm at the NSSRC features
a meeting hosted by the mayors of communities around Georgian Bay who are
affected by the declining water levels. This meeting will begin by telling you
some of the stories of low water from around Georgian Bay. It will then lay out the mayors’ action plan
as they approach both Queens Park and Ottawa for assistance. The meeting will
then hear from the public and gain your support in this cause. A large turnout
is anticipated – you are most welcome to attend.

Also that evening at 7:30 pm at the MCC is A Day in the
Life with singer songwriter Douglas
John Cameron. Douglas John’s songwriting
and performing career spans almost four decades and is rooted deeply in thefolk/blues/country tradition. In
1985 his tune “Mona with the Children” hit the top 20 in Canada and garnered aJuno nomination. Please join Fred
Hacker for what promises to be an enjoyable evening.

And in closing, another piece of good news on the cultural
front. John French has just let us know that Midland has been chosen to host
the Ontario Contact forum in 2014. This
is an annual three day event that brings together artists from across the
province to network and exhibit their art forms. http://www.ontariocontact.ca/ Thanks to John and his team for showing
Ontario (and the world) that Midland is fast becoming an arts destination.

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About Me

I was born in Gander, Newfoundland, and have been privileged to live in many regions of Canada. My career started as an Officer with the Department of National Defense, moved on to senior management in operations with Bank of Montreal, Principal with KPMG and then President of two start-up companies, one in B2B marketing and the other in sports technology.
Since moving to Midland in 2001 I have been involved in the community in many capacities: - Director, Out of the Cold – Chair, Martyrs’ Shrine Board of Trustees - Chair, Huronia Foundation for the Arts – Founder, Zero Waste Simcoe - Chair, St. Margarets Cemetery Board - Founder, Economic Development Association of North Simcoe. My political career started as a municipal Councillor in 2006 and then successive terms as Mayor in 2010 and 2014.
My wife Cathy and I have been married for 43 years and have two adult children. When time permits I pursue personal interests in cosmology, virtual reality development and gardening.